Title: Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins Holiday home in Taumarunui with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113389000/113388960/8fdcc945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113389000/113388960/86e7c505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113389000/113388960/cda3f1d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113389000/113388960/c0dd485f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113389000/113388960/0495f2d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins You will love the location of this place, close to the adventure activities, Tongorriro crossing, Timber trail, lost world, 5 min walk into town, train station, shops, parks, river and more. The house is warm and dry, newly decorated, cosy fire place that burns all day. All your needs for a great stay. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34617700/34617669/c1be3e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu Taumarunui - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=34617669&PinnedHotelID=34617669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118320000/118311700/118311648/0e325e93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anglers Cottage adjacent to the Whanganui River. 50Kms to Ruapehu & Lake Taupo. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.8863,175.27315&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fbilFe%60xl%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40SBS%40SBQBUBQBQBUBQDQDSBSDQDQDSDQFQDQFQFODQHQFQFOFQHOFOHQFMHOHOJMHOHMHOJOHKJMJMJMJKJKJMJKLKJKJKLGLMJGLKLILGLILILGLILENGLELILENELENENELCNELCNCNCNALCNAN%3FNCNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNDLHLDLFNDLHLFLHLHLFLHJJLFLLJFLJJJJJJJLLJJJJHLLLHLJJHNJNHLHNHLHNHNHLFPHNHNFPFNFPFPFPFNDPFPDPFPDRDPBPDRDRBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40R%40RBR%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTARAPATAPCTAPATCPCTCPCPCTEPCPEPETCPEPEPGREPGPEPGLGRGPGPGNGPILINGPINILININILINKNILKJINMJINKJKJMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKJMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMFOFMDODMBOFM%40ODOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMCOEMAOGOCMEOEMGMGMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMKMIKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOIOIMKOIOIMGOIQGOIMGQGOGQIQESGMGQEQGQESEQEQEQCUEQEQCQCUCQCQCUCQAUCQAUAQAUAQASAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=blnyyJuH_JPImOLisD-v49BlAHk=) Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui #### What's nearby - Taumarunui Domain - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Rangaroa Domain - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Hakiaha Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Taumarunui Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Tongariro National Park - 32 min drive - 35.8 miles #### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 99 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Bakehouse Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Golden Kiwi Takeaways - ‬11 min walk - ‪Jasmine Café and Thao restaurant - ‬11 min walk - ‪Ruddies Place Cafe - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins located? > Situated in Taumarunui, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Taumarunui Domain, Rangaroa Domain and Hakiaha Street. Taumarunui Hospital and Taumarunui Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Funski Lodge, sleeps 10, Where Adventure Begins Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek B. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great loction we where down for golf and squash was a great location ##### Derek B. 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